Underdeveloped Breasts: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Underdeveloped Breasts

Poland Syndrome

Mother of a patient with Poland Syndrome-underdeveloped breast and pectoralis muscle Dr. [washingtonianplasticsurgery.com]

Poland’s Syndrome is a congenital condition of underdeveloped breasts, nipples, and/or chest muscles. [drazouz.com]

Subtle hypoplasia on the breast and ribs, underdevelopment of the pectoralis muscle, scoliosis, chest wall depression, absence of axillary hair and limited subcutaneous fat [symptoma.com]

Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome

Most males with this condition have undescended testes, and females may have underdeveloped breasts. [thinkgenetic.com]

Most affected males have undescended testes (cryptorchidism) and females may have underdeveloped breasts. [medlineplus.gov]

Luteinizing Hormone Deficiency

Women with underdeveloped breast. Impotence in men and lack of desire in female. The size of penis is very small. [tandurust.com]

Gynecomastia (breast development) Poor growth (height) surge Adulthood Mood changes (low mood and irritability) Poor concentration Low energy (lethargy, low stamina) Reduced [andrologyaustralia.org]

[…] of breasts in women Hypogonadism Hypogonadism has essentially the same symptoms but anosmia is absent. [healthhype.com]

Craniofrontonasal Dysplasia

[…] hypoplasia One underdeveloped breast 0012813 X-linked dominant inheritance 0001423 Showing of 67 | Last updated: 6/1/2019 Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] hypoplasia One underdeveloped breast 0012813 X-linked dominant inheritance 0001423 Showing of 67 | Last updated: 5/1/2019 Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] of one breast in females Decrease in muscle tone Abnormal skin folds at the base of the penis for males Poor development of tube from bladder that urine passes through (urethra [dovemed.com]

Clark-Baraitser Syndrome

Most affected males have undescended testes (cryptorchidism) and females may have underdeveloped breasts. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

Ulnar Mammary Syndrome

Symptoms - Ulnar-mammary syndrome Absence of body odor Absence of armpit sweating Absence of breast tissue Underdeveloped nipples Underdeveloped areolas Causes - Ulnar-mammary [checkorphan.org]

In some cases, the breasts (mammary glands) may also be underdeveloped or absent; as a result, affected females exhibit a diminished ability or an inability to produce milk [rarediseases.org]

Breast hypoplasia is a condition which is characterized by underdevelopment of the breast. Breast hypoplasia can be congenital or acquired. [radiopaedia.org]

Autosomal Recessive Kallmann Syndrome Type 3

[…] hypoplasia Underdeveloped breasts 0003187 Cryptorchidism Undescended testes Undescended testis [ more ] 0000028 Reduced bone mineral density Low solidness and mass of the [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] gonadotropin-releasing hormone deficiency 0003164 Micropenis Short penis Small penis [ more ] 0000054 30%-79% of people have these symptoms Abnormality of the voice Voice abnormality 0001608 Breast [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Absence of Pectoralis Muscle

He noticed that three of his patients had both a hand deformity and an underdeveloped breast on the same side. [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] tissues are underdeveloped or absent; short and webbed fingers (cutaneous syndactyly) on the affected side; and armpit hair on the affected side is missing. [medicinenet.com]

Other variable associated features are Underdevelopment or absent nipple and areola Nipple higher than the normal nipple Absent of axillary hair Hypoplastic of breast and [boneandspine.com]

Intellectual Disability - Spasticity - Ectrodactyly Syndrome

Extra nipples Small, underdeveloped breasts and nipples Lack of breast tissue Skeletal A type of vertebral anomaly that results from a lack of formation of one half of a [nfed.org]

Fewer than the normal number of teeth (hypodontia) Wide spacing between teeth (diastema) Delayed tooth eruption Cone shaped Accessory points on some teeth Chest Extra ribs Breasts [nfed.org]

Thompson-Baraitser Syndrome

Most affected males have undescended testes (cryptorchidism) and females may have underdeveloped breasts. [medlineplus.gov]

Unilateral Hypoplasia or Absence of Pectoralis Major Muscle

He noticed that three of his patients had both a hand deformity and an underdeveloped breast on the same side. [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] or absence of the breast and nipple-areola complex; abnormalities of the anterior ribs, clavicle, and scapula; axillary bands or webs; and lung herniation. 6 Upper-extremity [jamanetwork.com]

Other variable associated features are Underdevelopment or absent nipple and areola Nipple higher than the normal nipple Absent of axillary hair Hypoplastic of breast and [boneandspine.com]

Isolated Congenital Breast Hypoplasia or Aplasia

He noticed that three of his patients had both a hand deformity and an underdeveloped breast on the same side. [en.wikipedia.org]

These malformations generally fall into one of two categories, the presence of supernumerary breast tissue or the absence or underdevelopment of breast tissue. [southfloridaplasticsurgery.com]

Poland syndrome is a birth defect characterized by an underdeveloped chest muscle and short webbed fingers on one side of the body. [3] [1] Short ribs, less fat, and breast [en.wikipedia.org]

Optic Atrophy Type 2

Extra nipples Small, underdeveloped breasts and nipples Lack of breast tissue Skeletal A type of vertebral anomaly that results from a lack of formation of one half of a [nfed.org]

Fewer than the normal number of teeth (hypodontia) Wide spacing between teeth (diastema) Delayed tooth eruption Cone shaped Accessory points on some teeth Chest Extra ribs Breasts [nfed.org]

Limb-Mammary Syndrome

Small Dysplastic (abnormal dentin; one of the components of teeth) Premature loss of secondary teeth ( Breasts Underdeveloped breasts (breast hypoplasia) Underdevelopment [nfed.org]

In addition, in some cases, affected individuals may exhibit underdevelopment or complete absence of the nipples and/or breasts (mammary glands) and, in affected females, [rarediseases.org]

[…] glands (leading to absent breast development and the inability to produce breast milk), and various genital abnormalities. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Mulvihill-Smith Syndrome

Most males with this condition have undescended testes, and females may have underdeveloped breasts. [thinkgenetic.com]

Most affected males have undescended testes (cryptorchidism) and females may have underdeveloped breasts. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

Kallmann Syndrome

ADULT Syndrome

Small Dysplastic (abnormal dentin; one of the components of teeth) Premature loss of secondary teeth (<25 years) Breasts Underdeveloped breasts (breast hypoplasia) Underdevelopment [nfed.org]

Ovarian Dysgenesis

breasts, and female external genitalia. [genedx.com]

[…] gonadal dysgenesis (CGD) is marked by lack of testicular development, streak gonads, the presence of well-developed Mullerian structures (a uterus and fallopian tubes), underdeveloped [genedx.com]

Turner Syndrome

Azalea = 24 years, high school completed, kitchen assistant, single, height 1 m 58 cm, weight 64 kg, underdeveloped breasts, karyotype 46,XX/ 45,X. [scielo.br]

This can lead to Underdeveloped breast tissue Incomplete sexual development Absence of menstrual periods Sudden halt to sexual development and menstrual periods Infertility [news-medical.net]

breasts, no menstruation (no periods) Poor development of the ovary; lack of eggs for fertility Not all girls/women with TS show all of these or other features. [med.umich.edu]

46,XY Sex Reversal Type 1

breasts, and female external genitalia. [genedx.com]

Mosaic Monosomy X

During a physical examination, the doctor looks for underdeveloped breasts and genitalia, webbed neck, short stature, low hairline in back, simian crease (a single crease [healthofchildren.com]

Polymastia

Hyperplasia — Overdevelopment of breast tissue. Hypoplasia — Underdevelopment of breast tissue. Synonymous with micromastia. [educalingo.com]

On examination, swelling had an underdeveloped nipple and areola, which patient mentioned to be present since birth. [ccij-online.org]

Fig. 1554 shows a very interesting case of supernumerary breast formation in a woman who had 4 breasts. [educalingo.com]

46,XY Sex Reversal Type 4

breasts, and female external genitalia. [genedx.com]

Epidermal Nevus

Individuals with Becker nevus syndrome may exhibit underdevelopment of the breast on the same side of the body as the skin lesion (ipsilateral breast hypoplasia). [rarediseases.org]

Gonadal Dysgenesis

breasts, and female external genitalia. [genedx.com]

Sporadic Goitrous Cretinism

Nine of the 13 adult females had infantile external genitalia and underdeveloped breasts. [archive.unu.edu]

Gonadoblastoma

breasts. [jhrsonline.org]

The clinical examination showed the female phenotype with relatively underdeveloped breasts (Tanner stage III), sparse pubic hair, and normal external female genitalia. [jhrsonline.org]

[…] female type of internal and external genitalia. [6] The syndrome also manifests with poorly developed secondary sexual characteristics in the form of sparse pubic hair and underdeveloped [jhrsonline.org]

Glycogen Storage Disease Type 7

[…] secondary sexual characteristics (breasts, pubic hair) Ulcers of the mouth or bowel When to Contact a Medical Professional Call your provider if you have a family history [mountsinai.org]

• Underdeveloped secondary sexual characteristics (breasts, pubic hair). • Ulcers of the mouth or bowel. Symptoms 9. [slideshare.net]

[…] complications can occur: Frequent infection Gout Kidney failure Liver tumors Osteoporosis (thinning bones) Seizures, lethargy, confusion due to low blood sugar Short height Underdeveloped [mountsinai.org]

Sheehan Syndrome

[…] hypoplasia Underdeveloped breasts 0003187 Decreased female libido Decreased female sex drive 0030018 Decreased serum estradiol 0008214 Dry skin 0000958 Dyspareunia 0030016 [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

It remains common in underdeveloped and developing countries. [patient.info]

[…] deficiency 0008240 30%-79% of people have these symptoms Abnormal size of pituitary gland 0012504 Amenorrhea Abnormal absence of menstruation 0000141 Blurred vision 0000622 Breast [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Breast Lymphoma

A tissue expander is used stretch skin and other tissues before breast reconstruction after mastectomy, correction of an underdeveloped breast, scar revision, and tissue defect [fda.gov]